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Ep. 310: Rethinking Discipline

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Cal Newports Intentional Living Framework

The intentional living framework consists of three main parts: preparation, planning, and execution. In the preparation phase, it is crucial to cultivate discipline, get organized, quiet the mind, and become comfortable with one's thoughts and emotions to discern what is important. Planning involves working backward from an ideal lifestyle vision rather than aiming for a grand goal. Execution focuses on moving closer to the ideal lifestyle by figuring out the steps needed to progress. Evidence-based planning is emphasized to consider multi-factor results and complexities in the journey towards intentional living. Although the framework is roughly sequential, the three parts are not strictly linear.

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